PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 was released on November 12, 2020, and became an instant hit despite running into supply issues in the initial few months. Even though hardware-wise, the PS5 is far superior to a PS4, Sony played the cards right, and now both consoles have equal importance. This could be news to a few, and that is why we at eXputer have dedicated resources to funnel the information from the web and present hot news to our readers.
- Developer: Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)
- Manufacturer: Sony, Foxconn
- Release Date: 19 November, 2020
- Generation: 9th
- Price: 499 USD/ 399 USD
PlayStation 5 Tech Specs
| CPU | x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 8 Cores |
| GPU | Ray Tracing Acceleration Up to 2.23 GHz |
| Memory | 16GB GDDR6/256-bit |
| Storage size | PS5 - 4.5kg PS5 Digital - 3.9kg |
| Internal Storage | Custom 825GB SSD |
| Weight | PS5 Physical - 350W PS5 Digital - 340W |
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Games
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Has An Official Release Date
Assassin's Creed Mirage now has a release date. The next entry in the Assassin's Creed series will release on October 12th.
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Games
Alan Wake 2 Confirmed To Release On October 17 This Year
Alan Wake 2's release date has finally been confirmed in the new PlayStation Showcase event, releasing in after just a few months.
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Industry
Jim Ryan Shows Enthusiasm For Marvel’s Spider-Man 2; Doubles Down On Supporting PC Ports
Jim Ryan recently appeared in an interview, stating his enthusiasm for the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and the future plans for PC ports.
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Industry
PlayStation Monthly Active Users Increased By 2.3 Million In March Since The Last Fiscal Year
PlayStation monthly active users have increased by a huge amount of 2.3 million in March 2023 compared to last fiscal year's March.
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Games
PlayStation Plus Essential Games For May Have Leaked Online
Upcoming PlayStation Plus Essential Games have supposedly leaked online, as shared by a prominent PS+ leaker in the gaming industry.
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Industry
PlayStation 5 Sells More Units Than PS4 In First 29 Months Since Respective Launch
Sony's current-gen PlayStation 5 has reportedly sold more units than PS4 in first 29 months based on a time-aligned basis.
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PlayStation
The PlayStation 5 Is 2023’s Best-Selling Console To Date In The US
The PlayStation 5 reportedly sold over 533,000 units in February and is now the year's best-selling console to date in the US.
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PlayStation
Australian Electronic Retailer Just Slipped The PS5 Slim’s Listing
A major Australian video game retailer has been spotted to list a description of what could be the PlayStation 5 Slim.
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News
PlayStation 5 Update Adds New Animation For Unlocking A Platinum Trophy
The latest update for the PlayStation 5 has added a new special animation for unlocking a Platinum Trophy.
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News
Latest Firmware Update Brings Discord Voice Chat Support For PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5's firmware 7.0 update brings many much-awaited changes to the console, including Discord integration.
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News
PlayStation 5’s Thriving Sales Have Made Sony AMD’s Largest Buyer
Sony accounted for 16% of AMD's revenue in 2022, buying semiconductors worth $3.7 billion, hinting at the booming PlayStation 5 sales.
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Industry
Video Game Ports For Xbox Are Possibly Being Ignored By Developers
Developers might be ignoring video game ports for Xbox platforms in favor of PlayStation as recent games fail to meet acceptable standards.
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Games
Hogwarts Legacy On PS5 Has Sold Over 100,000 Copies In Japan
Hogwarts Legacy has reportedly rolled over 100,000 units in Japan, and PlayStation 5 continued its domination in Japan last week.
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News
PlayStation 5 SSDs Now Available For Highly Affordable Prices
Buying 2TB SSDs for PlayStation 5 has been costly, but recent deals have cut the prices in half, and one allows you to buy it for just $123.
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News
Sony Wants You To Rent Its NFTs
Sony wants you to rent its NFTs, according to a patent found by Game Rant. Sony is exploring ways to integrate NFTs into its ecosystem.
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Games
GTA 5 Tops PlayStation 5 Download Charts For The First Time
GTA 5 has topped PS5's monthly PlayStation Store download charts for January for the first time since the console's release in 2020.
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Industry
UK’s PS5 Sales Rose Over 98% In January Compared To Last Year
An industry analyst has noted that PlayStation 5 sales have seen a massive upsurge in contrast to last year due to an increase in stocks.
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Games
PS3 Game Gets Spotted On PlayStation 5; Backward Compatibility Rumors Run Amok
Fans are speculating the possible return of backward compatibility to Sony's consoles after a PS3 game was seen on PS5.
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News
30% Of PlayStation 5 Owners Never Bought A PlayStation 4
30% of the users who play the PlayStation 5 didn't buy the PS4, meaning almost one-third of the PS5 player base are new users.
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Industry
PlayStation 5 Dominated Japan’s Sales Last Week; Fire Emblem Engage Dethroned
The PlayStation 5 surpassed Nintendo Switch sales during Japan's retail sales last week; Fire Emblem Engage was also dethroned.
